Chinese, Jewish, and other important cultural traditions notwithstanding, the standard modern date for New Year's Day is January 1. However, for centuries in a certain part of the western world, the beginning of the year was reckoned differently and according to a rather later "feast". What was the date in question, when was it suggested, and why would it have seemed so appropriate to the adherents of a certain religion?

peasypod

I keep thinking 'Lady Day' when I read this one over and over, and I think I'll stick with it til my muddled mind clears itself. The Feast of Annunciation on March 25, is poignant to the change in the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar in England around the mid 18th century. This was considered New Years Day up until 1752. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Day Dec 31 06, 10:37 PM

lanfranco

A good point to which to stick. March 25 and "Annunciation Style" are just what I had in mind. And just in time, too, since we're heading out to put in a (brief) appearance at a New Year's Eve party. I think I'm getting too old for this sort of thing. Now, I've got a whole cache of silver noisemakers here. Want a bunch? Happy New Year, peasy, and to everyone on AFT. Dec 31 06, 10:50 PM

peasypod

Thankyou petal. Happy New Year to you too. Dec 31 06, 10:57 PM